Synonyms for

Hick

Verb / hɪk / Another word for hick — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a person from a rural area who may be considered uneducated or unsophisticated

Synonyms & similar words

yokel hayseed bumpkinly bumpkin rube yahoo unsophisticated chawbacon rustic redneck hillbilly yokel rube rustic peasant farmer bumpkin clodhopper hayseed lout oaf boor bushman bushy cornball cornfed corny hillybilly

Example sentences

  1. The city kids made fun of the hick's accent.
  2. The hick's clothes looked like they were from another century.
  3. The hick had never eaten sushi before.
  4. The hick was amazed by the skyscrapers in the city.
  5. The hick's favorite food was fried chicken.

Quotes

  • 'I'm just a hick from the hills' - Dolly Parton
  • 'I'm a hick. I grew up in a very small town' - Chris Pratt
  • 'I'm a hick. I've always been a hick. I'll always be a hick. I just happen to be a hick with money now' - John Rich

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